Kilmarnock warmed up for next week's Europa League qualifier with a comfortable 5-0 friendly victory over Barrow at Rugby Park.A Joe Wright header found the net via a visiting defender to give the hosts a half-time lead.Danny Armstrong tucked away two penalties in the second half, either side of a well-placed shot from Marley Watkins.And Fraser Murray capped a fine evening for the home support by finding the top corner of the net with a curling strike.Kilmarnock, who finished fourth in the Premiership last season, kick off the new campaign at home to Cercle Bruges on Thursday evening.BBC Scotland will provide live TV coverage of the second qualifying round first leg.

Kilmarnock hit five past Barrow at Rugby Park

Avoiding relegation must be Motherwell's first priority this season, but a top-six finish is an attainable goal, according to The Well Scoiety's Derek Watson. Stuart Kettlewell's side finished ninth in the Premiership last season, eight points clear of Ross County in the relegation play-off spot."Top six and a cup run is the ideal situation," Watson told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast. "Another thing that fans won't want to hear, staying up is first and foremost the most important thing that can happen for Motherwell. "But I think we need to be ambitious, we need to be seeing ourselves as a top six club, we need to be pushing for that. And just one of these years, hopefully we'll get to a cup final and actually lift that trophy. "I would like to think that we can be pushing for top six. I know that's ambitious, especially from a club our size when other clubs are out-spending us, certainly your big city clubs. "But I think we need to be pushing for top six. I think with the players that Stuart's [Kettlewell] brought in so far, and with the players that he's retained, that's not unachievable."

'We need to see ourselves as a top six club'

Liverpool were edged out 1-0 by Championship side Preston North End in a behind-closed-doors pre-season friendly at the club's training centre on Friday.The Reds had several chances with the likes of Ben Doak, Mohamed Salah and Harevy Elliot going close.But against the run of play, just shy of the half-hour mark, it was the visitors who found the net after Robbie Brady stole possession and clipped a long range effort over Vitezslav Jaros.Arne Sot gave minutes to 25 players in the match and the teams attention now turns to towards their three-match tour of the USA, which begins on Tuesday with their first game against Real Betis taking place on 27 July.

Liverpool lose pre-season friendly

Leeds defender Rasmus Kristensen has joined Eintracht Frankfurt on a season-long loan.

Kristensen joins Eintracht Frankfurt on loan

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

A 34-year-old man is raising funds for charity after suffering severe facial injuries when his dog attacked him during an epileptic seizure. In 2019, Ben Horne, from Yeovil, had a seizure in his sleep which caused his pet to panic and bite off his nose, as well as parts of his mouth and chin.

Man attacked by his dog during epileptic seizure

A man found dead in a park in the early hours of the morning has been officially named as Thomas Boom, 30, known as Tommy. Four people have been arrested in connection with the incident which happened shortly after midnight in Miller's Meadow in Northampton. Northamptonshire Police said Mr Boom...

Man, 30, found dead in park is named by police

Country singer Ingrid Andress has apologised and admitted being drunk while performing a much-derided rendition of the US national anthem, at a baseball stadium. Andress's erratic performance of The Star-Spangled Banner was widely shared after Major League Baseball's Home Run Derby, in Texas, on Monday. "I was drunk last night,"...

Country star sorry for singing US anthem drunk

A woman and two children have been taken to hospital after a suspected arson attack, police said. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is investigating the incident, which happened on Dean Brook Close in Moston, Manchester, at about 21:45 BST on Wednesday. All residents of the house were safely evacuated, with a...

Woman and two children injured in 'arson attack'

Patrick McDonagh and Matthew McDonagh are accused of defrauding $435,000 from a US pensioner.

Brothers charged after FBI uncovers $435k fraud

She is found guilty of murder, despite her claims of self-defence.

Woman killed veteran by shoving sock down throat

Human remains found in a park have been identified as those of a man who had been missing for more than two years. Karandeep Singh was initially reported missing from Slough on 13 December 2021. The formal identification follows the discovery of the remains in Herschel Park, Slough, on 7...

Remains identified as man missing for two years

A "damning" inquiry into claims of mistreatment of women and girls by Greater Manchester Police has uncovered further evidence of people being "humiliated" in custody. A report by Dame Vera Baird KC heard from 12 women and two men, some of whom were victims of domestic abuse but were themselves arrested after making complaints about their partners.

Women and girls 'humiliated' in police custody

A dog owner has been charged over the death of a man fatally mauled by two XL bullies. Ian Price, 52, died in September after being attacked by two dogs outside a property on Main Road, Stonnall, near Walsall. James Trimble-Pettit, 31, of Fradley, Staffordshire, will face two charges before...

Man charged over death of XL bully attack victim

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

A man has been found guilty of murdering his older brother during a funeral in County Kerry. Patrick Dooley, of Arbutus Grove in Killarney, is the fourth person to be convicted for the murder of Thomas Dooley in 2022. The 42-year-old victim was attacked by a gang of men armed...

Man guilty of murdering his brother during funeral

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Do you believe in genuine friendship? Finding a loyal and reliable friend is tricky nowadays. Many people are two-faced and like using their loved ones’ weaknesses to attack them.

5 Zodiac Signs That Make The Best Friends

Georgia State

Tallahassee, FL

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The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

Iowa State

Illinois State

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Severe storms are anticipated to form as a disturbance moves through an unstable airmass across the Central Plains and portions of the Midwest on Tuesday evening through the overnight hours. These storms will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes if conditions align. For detailed information on timing, impacts, and more, refer below.

Another Round of Large Hail, Damaging Winds & Isolated Tornado Potential; Late Evening of June 25th

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Jude Bellingham 'took a bad game and made it better'

Former Stourbridge FC manager Gary Hackett said Bellingham always had a real zest for...

Jude Bellingham 'took a bad game and made it better'

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